Maddy Hayes
About Maddy Hayes
Maddy Hayes is an Associate at Linklaters in New York, with a background in international law and human rights. She has held various roles in notable organizations, including internships at Fundación Aldeas de Paz and Asociación Nicaragüense Pro-Derechos Humanos, and has provided legal advice on significant corporate acquisitions.
Current Position at Linklaters
Maddy Hayes currently serves as an Associate at Linklaters in New York, United States. She has held this position since 2023. In her role, she focuses on providing legal expertise in various areas, contributing to the firm's reputation in the legal industry.
Previous Experience in Law Firms
Before joining Linklaters, Maddy Hayes worked at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP as an Associate/Trainee Solicitor from 2021 to 2023. She also held the position of Campus Ambassador at Reed Smith LLP from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Candidate Consultant at Jameson Legal from 2019 to 2020 and as a Student Associate at LexisNexis from 2019 to 2020.
Internship Experience in Human Rights
Maddy Hayes has significant experience in the field of human rights through various internships. She served as a Human Rights Intern at Asociación Nicaragüense Pro-Derechos Humanos in 2020 and at Projects Abroad in 2021 in Arusha, Tanzania. She also worked as an NGO Management and Administration Intern/Human Rights Assistant at Fundación Aldeas de Paz in 2021 in Samaná, Dominican Republic.
Educational Background
Maddy Hayes has a strong educational background in law and diplomacy. She is pursuing a Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy at the University for Peace (UPEACE) from 2021 to 2024. She completed her Master of Science in Law and Business Management at The University of Law in 2020 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford from 2016 to 2019.
Advisory Work and Pro Bono Engagement
Maddy Hayes has been involved in advisory work for various companies, including Elia Group and its subsidiary WindGrid USA, advising on executive compensation and employee benefits. She also provided legal advice for Getir's acquisition of FreshDirect Inc. and worked on the investment of Emirates Telecommunication Group Company in Careem Super App. In addition, she engages in pro bono work with organizations such as Lawyers Alliance for New York and Brooklyn Defender Services.